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B96 Cares! Responding To A Seizure
Seizures have many signs. Typically, a person might suddenly stare, appear confused, or be unable to speak. They might stiffen, fall, shake, and lose awareness of their surroundings. When helping, you...
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B96 Cares! Is Your Work Reporting Accidents To OSHA?
How safe is your workplace? Since January 1st of last year, employers covered by OSHA must report all work-related fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations or losses of an eye. It’s very important and...
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B96 Cares! Real Warriors Helps Vets With PTSD
The Real Warriors Campaign promotes the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families. Getting help...
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B96 Cares! Understanding Concussions
Know the facts about concussions! A concussion is a brain injury. All concussions are serious. The signs and symptoms of concussion can be difficult to sort out. People may look fine, even though they...
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B96 Cares! Avoid Distracted Driving
One of the first lessons new drivers learn is to keep their eyes on the road. Unfortunately, cell phones and other electronic devices are causing many drivers to lose their focus and sometimes their...
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B96 Cares! Slow Down In A Work Zone!
Driving slower in a work zone isn’t just smart, it’s the safe thing to do! Construction zone accidents kill hundreds every year and many of those are drivers and their passengers! Speeding through a...
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B96 Cares! The Dangers Of Driving After Dark!
The risk for a motor-vehicle crash increases substantially after dark, particularly among young drivers. Having little driving experience only makes navigating at night more difficult. Most states...
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B96 Cares! Driving & Talking On The Phone Don’t Mix!
Did you know one in four car crashes are estimated to involve cell phone use? While 80% of drivers think using a hands-free device is a safer option that is just not the case. More than 30 studies show...
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B96 Cares! Calls Can Kill When Driving!
Did you know one in four car crashes are estimated to involve cell phone use? While 80% of drivers think using a hands-free device is a safer option that is just not the case. More than 30 studies show...
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B96 Cares! Don’t Drink & Drive
Nearly one-third of fatal crashes in the U.S. involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Sobriety checkpoints and strict enforcement of DUI laws help prevent alcohol-related driving deaths. If you’re planning...
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B96 Cares! Child Safety Around Escalators
Escalators are for the most part safe, but be sure to take extra care when you have a child on an escalator or moving walkway! Make sure their shoelaces are tied and hold their hand walking off of it...
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B96 Cares! Dog Fighting Is Illegal!
No animal deserves to be treated like this! Help join the fight against animal cruelty! Stop people that set up these types of dog fighting rings! Many of these dogs are hurt badly or die from their...
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B96 Cares! The Dangers of Sports Concussions
Does your child play sports? Have they ever suffered a head injury but claimed they were still OK to play? Well, when should an athlete be removed from play? The American Academy of Neurology says any...
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B96 Cares! Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July
Be safe this Fourth of July, especially where fireworks are concerned. Fireworks are dangerous even when you think you’re being safe. Don’t let our Nation’s birthday become a tragic day. If you use...
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B96 Cares! Don’t Drink & Drive
Illinois law enforcement is absolutely committed to reducing alcohol-related traffic fatalities! Consider this: -Impaired driving is a violent crime that kills. -Every 30 minutes, someone in America...
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B96 Cares! M.A.D.D (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Drunk Driving is still the #1 cause of death on our roadways. Drunk and drugged driving comes with a cost – and it is one that robs us of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, spouses and friends....
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Ways Chicago Can Help the Victims in Las Vegas
Watching the news about the shooting in Las Vegas is heartbreaking…and frustrating to feel we can’t help allll the way in Chicago – but we CAN! With the large amount of injuries, hospitals are in...
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B96 Cares! Help End Drunk Driving!
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. Zero deaths. Zero injuries....
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B96 Cares! Don’t Text & Drive!
Reading a text message behind the wheel can take your eyes off the road for an average of five seconds. That’s enough time to drive the length of a football field….and those five seconds can have...
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B96 Cares! Parents, Does Your House Have Tamper Resistant Outlets?
The Electrical Safety Foundation International has good news for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. You can protect your children from being among the nearly 7 children a day who are treated in...
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